Everyone experiences imposter syndrome at some point in their lives—that dreaded feeling that you don’t belong or that you haven’t earned the right to be doing the work you’re doing—when in fact your experience and expertise are more than enough. In addition, even though it’s a universal phenomenon, women tend to experience imposter syndrome more than men. Our excellent on-demand webcast, Creating an Inner Coach […]
Developing videos for your donors can seem daunting, especially when you have a lot to say and only 60-90 seconds to say it. However, using video as a tool to communicate not only meaningful information but also gratitude to your donors can change the game in your stewardship efforts. Producing videos that show gratitude and […]
Department budgeting requires more than just tracking revenue and expenses in a spreadsheet. This video course presents you with the tools, tips, and knowledge you need to plan for, create, manage, and communicate about your department’s budget in a strategic and meaningful way, ensuring the needs of your students, faculty, and staff are fully met. […]
Curiosity drives learning. Yet for many of us, it is not uncommon to feel constrained in our curiosity. Fear of failure, reticence to challenge the norm, intolerance to ambiguity, or simply forgetting the power of curiosity can limit leaders in their ability to deal with complex problems. When we do not push beyond our limits and develop a curiosity mindset, we often miss out on the most valuable opportunities that […]
Witnessing inappropriate and/or biased behavior can be uncomfortable—but the discomfort is likely tenfold for the person actually experiencing it. We all have an active role to play in creating more inclusive and equitable environments on campus, however, responding appropriately can be daunting at first and it takes practice. Join us for this training to raise your own self-awareness and build confidence so that you can intervene appropriately during challenging situations whether they be with students, […]
Academic leaders are typically expert scholars in their fields but don’t learn core leadership skills when they move into their leadership positions. They rarely get formal training on ways to be simultaneously self-aware, emotionally intelligent, savvy about navigating systems and hierarchies, as well as effective at financial management, public speaking, crisis management, and conflict resolution. […]
In research, it is not uncommon to interrogate your own positionality in relation to who you are researching to avoid bias. As leaders, however, we’re often focused on the long-term strategy and health of the organization and ignore the important practice of understanding who we are in relation to who we lead. When you understand […]
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Transitioning Into a New Senior Leadership Role
Change is the one constant in higher education. And now — in the face of a global pandemic, massive budget cuts, enrollment declines, and hiring freezes — change is more prevalent than ever before. As colleges and universities respond to unprecedented levels of uncertainty and top talent for leadership positions are in high demand across the country, the need […]
Academic leaders and faculty members often cite the importance of interpersonal skills when leading an academic unit, managing a research team, or functioning as a productive member of any team or unit in academia. However, emotional intelligence and self-awareness are less commonly mentioned as predictors of success among academic teams. In this video course, department […]
Intentional and Strategic Management of Alumni Volunteers February 9 – 10, 2021 Better steward volunteers through their lifecycle to foster more engaged and dedicated alumni. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check […]
As a woman chair, you are navigating a complex landscape. You’re working within a system that still skews overwhelmingly white and male. You’re trying to support faculty who are often crumbling under the strain of new online teaching demands and other uncertainties. Not to mention, you’re likely shouldering increased responsibilities at home and managing additional […]
Educators who work with students outside the classroom know that co-curricular programs like student government or service learning can help students develop the skills employers want. While these experiences offer tremendous opportunity, without intentional design and assessment their impact will be limited. So, when there is little time to do so, how do we build more intentionally designed co-curricular experiences to further student skill development and measure learning? Join us for […]
Leading and Influencing as a Department Chair Online Bootcamp February 23 – April 8, 2021 Important Links Welcome! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials can be found in the “Access Course […]
Young Alumni: Establishing Lifelong Relationships January 27 – 29, 2021 Prepare students for a lifelong connection with your institution. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure to check back as it gets closer to […]
Comprehensive Student Retention Strategies for Men of Color January 27 – 28, 2021 Learn practical student retention strategies to better support men of color on your campus. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become available. Make sure […]
Daphne Watkins, Professor at the University of Michigan, has focused her research on understanding the social determinants of health that explain generational differences among Black men, developing evidence-based strategies to improve the physical and mental health of Black men, and increasing knowledge about the intersection of culture, ethnicity, age, and gender. She is also the […]
Today’s classrooms are more diverse and complex than ever. As faculty, you know you need to prepare a diverse student population – with varying perspectives and backgrounds. But how do you know if you’re making learning inclusive for all? In what ways can you get feedback from your students to ensure that your instruction resonates […]
On average, it takes three submissions before a faculty member will get their proposal for funding accepted by a grant agency. To complicate matters, the reviews that accompany the rejection are often complex and contradictory, so it can be difficult to know how to move forward – especially when many faculty get little help interpreting reviews. As such, many faculty members, especially junior faculty, simply […]
